HB 1622 -- Immunity from Liability for Certain Volunteers

Sponsor:  Molendorp

This bill specifies that a volunteer of a nonprofit homeowners
organization will not be liable for damages in a civil action for
his or her acts or omissions unless the conduct constitutes
willful or wanton misconduct or intentionally wrongful conduct or
the volunteer is required to be insured by law or is insured
against these actions in which case the liability will be only to
the extent of the coverage.

A volunteer will also not be liable for damages in a civil action
for the actions or omissions of any of the officers, directors,
trustees, employees, or other volunteers of the organization
unless the volunteer authorizes, approves, ratifies, or otherwise
actively participates in the action or omission and the action or
omission constitutes willful or wanton misconduct or
intentionally wrongful conduct or the volunteer is required to be
insured by law or is insured against actions in which case the
liability will be only to the extent of the coverage.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm